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Illuminate Wealth Management

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Client assets under management

$165,674,021

Clients

73

49% high-net worth

Advisors

3

of 6 employees

Firm type

Supported

1-3 advisors or $200M+ in AUM

Clients per advisor

24

Low

Average account size

$2,269,507

About

Illuminate Wealth Management advises individuals, families and small businesses, including high‑net‑worth clients and business owners, through discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, limited‑scope projects, and dedicated execution services. The firm also offers virtual family office engagements and a virtual CFO offering for small businesses that combine investment oversight with bookkeeping, payroll and tax coordination support.

Investment decisions are guided by an internal investment cabinet that emphasizes fundamental analysis, manager due diligence and model portfolios, and the firm routinely uses sub‑advisers and third‑party consultants for manager selection and bond sourcing. Portfolios may include mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, municipal and corporate bonds, and access to private real estate, private equity and digital assets, with ongoing monitoring and periodic client reviews.

Relative to peers of its size, the firm is notable for maintaining multiple client meeting locations despite having a small advisor team and roughly $168 million in AUM, and for packaging execution‑oriented services such as personal bookkeeping, bill pay, and coordination of third‑party tax preparation (which the firm may cover for certain wealth management clients). Illuminate also integrates an estate‑planning technology platform and relies on external research partners, including Fiducient Advisors and SP Financial Group, reflecting a coordination‑focused model that emphasizes both planning and hands‑on implementation.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Tax preparation

Expertise

Private / alternative investments Tax-loss harvesting Social Security optimization

Occupation focus

Founder/Business Owner Executive

Fee options

Fixed

Virtual Family Office Services start at $75,000 annually; Limited Scope Financial Projects fees range from $5,000 to $15,000; Virtual CFO services $2,000 to $10,000 per month.

Percentage

$0 - $4,000,000: $32,000 per year (Wealth Management fixed fee tier) $4,000,000 - $10,000,000: $32,000 plus 0.60% above $4,000,000 of Net Worth per year (Wealth Management tier) >$10,000,000+: Negotiable, starts at $68,000 per year (Wealth Management tier) $0 - $1,000,000: 1.00% of AUM (Wealth Planning and Stand-Alone Investment Management) $1,000,000 - $3,000,000: $10,000 plus 0.80% over $1,000,000 (Wealth Planning and Stand-Alone Investment Management) >$3,000,000+: $26,000 plus 0.60% over $3,000,000 (Wealth Planning and Stand-Alone Investment Management)

Other

Minimum fee: Minimum annual fees: $75,000 for Virtual Family Office services, $32,000 for Wealth Management, $20,000 for Wealth Planning, $10,000 for Stand-Alone Investment Management (minimums may be waived). Fee-only: Fee-only advisory firm; no commissions or other compensation received.

Main office location

Illuminate Wealth Management

777 N. Lake Zurich Road, Suite 125 C

Barrington IL 60010, United States

Number of offices

8

Most active in

Colorado · Florida · Illinois · Kentucky · Tennessee · Texas

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Charles R

CFP®, Series 65

Shelbyville, KY

Illuminate Wealth Management

Charles Reader is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with 10 years of experience in financial planning and investment management. He is currently the sole advisor at Illuminate Wealth Management, having previously worked at Different By Design Financial Planning and several other firms. Illuminate Wealth Management serves individuals, families, and small businesses, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and tailored services such as a virtual family office and virtual CFO engagements. The firm emphasizes fundamental analysis, diversified portfolios, and coordination with external specialists to provide comprehensive wealth management solutions.

Private / alternative investments Tax-loss harvesting Social Security optimization Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Benjamin H

CFP®

Barrington, IL

Illuminate Wealth Management

Benjamin Hockema is a CFP® professional with 13 years of industry experience. He is the sole advisor at Illuminate Wealth Management, where he has worked since 2020. Prior to that, he spent eight years at Deerfield Financial Advisors, Inc. Illuminate Wealth Management serves individuals, families, and small businesses, providing discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and specialized services such as virtual family office and virtual CFO engagements. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes fundamental analysis and diversified portfolio construction across multiple asset classes, supported by a network of external consultants and boutique partners.

Private / alternative investments Tax-loss harvesting Social Security optimization Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Jefferson C

CFP®

Houston, TX

Illuminate Wealth Management

Jefferson Chan is a CFP® affiliated with Illuminate Wealth Management in Houston, TX, with experience spanning roles at Illuminate Wealth Management, WorthyNest, and Baker Hughes. He also operates Frontier Tax Advisory LLC, providing private tax preparation services on a seasonal basis. Illuminate Wealth Management serves individuals, families, and small businesses, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and specialized services such as a virtual family office and virtual CFO engagements. The firm employs a fundamental, research-driven investment approach and coordinates multi-disciplinary external specialists to provide comprehensive wealth management solutions.

Private / alternative investments Tax-loss harvesting Social Security optimization Founder/Business Owner Executive
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